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The nurse is caring for a patient who was admitted in respiratory distress. Which of the following is the nurse’s priority action based on the data obtained from this ABG?
1. Place the patient on O2 via mask.
2. Document and continue to monitor.
3. Call the healthcare provider to report the results.
4. Suction the patient.
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11 years ago
1 -- In blood gases, normal pH: 7.35–7.45; normal PaCO2: 34–45 mmHg; normal PaO2: 80–100 mmHg; normal HCO3: 22–26 mEq/L; so respiratory acidosis occurs when the pH drops below 7.35, the PaCO2 is >45 mmHg, the PaO2 is normal or decreased, and the HCO3 is < 22 mmHg. Thus, this patient requires oxygen. Once placed, the nurse can report the results. Suctioning is not indicated. The nurse should continue to document and monitor, but not until the patient has been placed on oxygen.
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Not a problem Smiling Face with Open Mouth Thumbs up would be nice.
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